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Elections

School Board Election

The school board election for Forest Lake Area Schools took place on November 5, 2024. 

All board members serve at-large, so the four candidates who receive the highest numbers of votes overall are elected. School board members serve four-year terms. 

Election results are listed below. The four candidates in bold received the highest vote totals and have been elected to the board.

24/24 precincts reporting

Candidate Total Votes
Tessa Antonsen 9035
Julie Corcoran 10,625
Mark Kasel 10,132
Laura Ndirangu 8706
Rob Rapheal 8293
Jim Smith 8275
Gail Theisen 10,846
Daniel Tuott 7817

 

 

School District Referendum Elections

No referendum elections have been set forth by the school board of Forest Lake Area Schools for the upcoming November 2024 election. 

Voter information for election day, and early (absentee) voting 

Prior to Election Day

Voters who have not registered to vote in their current precinct may do so online or through the mail. Registration forms and information are available at www.mnvotes.org. Prior to Election Day, early (absentee) voting is also available. Voters can request, receive and cast an absentee ballot in one visit to the county election office (county-specific information can be found below).


On Election Day

On Election Day, every voter will have a designated polling place. Voters who have not registered prior to election day may register in-person, with proof of residency, at their polling place. Polling locations are not permanent and locations may change from one election to another, so voters are encouraged to check their polling location for early voting and Election Day voting here:


Minnesota Secretary of State’s Voting Assistance Site

www.mnvotes.org

651-215-1440


Washington County Election Information

651-430-6175

https://www.co.washington.mn.us/667/Elections


Anoka County Election Information

(763) 323-5275

http://www.anokacounty.us/220/Elections-Voter-Registration


Chisago County Election Information

651-257-1300

http://www.co.chisago.mn.us/139/Voting-Election-Information

Filing for Candidacy

Filing for ISD 831 School District Board Members was open from Tuesday, July 30. 2024 through Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  The filing fee for a school district office is $2.00.

An individual who is eligible and desires to become a candidate for an office to be voted on at the election must file an affidavit of candidacy with the school district clerk at the school district office, 6100 210th St N., Forest Lake, MN 55025. The telephone number 651-982-8104.

A candidate for a school district elective office may withdraw from the election by filing an affidavit of withdrawal with the school district clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. August 15, 2024. After that date, no candidate may file an affidavit of withdrawal.   Filing fees are not refundable.

School board candidates should review the campaign manual from the Minnesota Secretary of State and must file all required Campaign Financial Reports. 

For more information, visit the Minnesota Secretary of State Candidate Information Page.

Qualifications for a school board member

  • Eligible voter
  • At least 21 years of age when assuming office
  • Resident of district for thirty days preceding the General Election
  • Has not filed for another office in the same election
  • Is not registered as a convicted sex offender. (M.S. 204B.06 subd1: M.S. 205A.06, subd1b.)